Alert! Baby Yoda Lego Set lets your child build The Child.
A smart part of me is a little worried that we’re turning into the Baby Yoda blog here on Cool Mom Tech. But the bigger part of me is like “BRING IT ON!” which is why I’m so excited to share this new Baby Yoda Lego Set (top) that is now...
Online learning this fall? Check out these 5 cool blue light glasses brands for kids
With school going online this fall, we’re starting a whole new phase of parent-sanctioned screen time at my house, which is why I’ve been on the hunt for blue light glasses for kids. The jury’s still out concerning exactly how much these glasses...
Can HEPA air purifiers help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your home? Here’s what you need to know.
Let’s talk HEPA air purifiers and the coronavirus. I’ve started to hear some noise about how these appliances might help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, so I’ve been reading up to see if buying one is worth the money. The TL;DR version?...
5 benefits of kids and social media. Yes, benefits! | Out-Tech Your Kids Ep 4
We’ve always said that all screen time is not created equal! And on this week’s Out-Tech Your Kids podcast, we’re talking about the benefits of social media for kids. Social media tends to get a bad rap — let alone specific channels like TikTok...
Small but powerful: Baby Yoda face masks for the win!
By now we’ve covered Baby Yoda speakers, pajamas, and Funk POP! figurines, and now I’ve really hit the jackpot with these Baby Yoda face masks from Etsy shop Nerdy Bird Co. I’ve been on the hunt for cheerful face masks to counter all the heaviness of...
Baby Yoda pajamas! Don’t worry, parents, they come in adult sizes too.
I’ve been obsessed with Baby Yoda — like most of the internet — since he exploded onto the scene with The Mandalorian’s release in 2019, so you can imagine how psyched I was when I discovered these Baby Yoda pajamas from Hanna Andersson. Seeing...
How do we teach our kids to make good commenting choices? | Episode 2 Out-Tech Your Kids
“Don’t read the comments” isn’t going to fly when your kids are old enough to watch YouTube videos without you around, let alone managing their own TikTok accounts. But learning how to be a responsible commenter is a skill that comes in handy...
4 awesome home projectors for a fab backyard movie night
Anyone else missing trips to your local movie theater? I know I am, which is why I’ve been researching the best home projectors for backyard movie nights, which seem to be the closest we’re going to get to sitting in a theater anytime soon. Keep in mind...
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15 awesome podcasts for kids that you’ll enjoy too, parents.
We’ve been busy rounding up everything from helpful homeschooling resources to online learning apps and websites for the quarantine, but we realize kids can’t live on educational materials alone. So we asked our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook Group members...
8 reality shows you can mindlessly binge-watch because your brain needs a little break
Oh hi there, fellow anxious, friends. How are you holding up? It’s been quite a stressful week, and I don’t see it letting up anytime soon, so I’m doing my best to give my brain a little break, and one way that I do that is binge-watching completely...NEW: The podcast that helps you be a savvier digital parent in under 15 minutes a week
Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
We started Cool Mom Tech in 2010 to help make our increasingly digital lives easier, more organized, more meaningful, and more fun, however old your kids may be.
We love that it's grown to become the go-to source for millions of parents who want commonsense info about tech delivered with a smile.
We even have the privilege of sharing our tips + tricks with The TODAY Show, CNN, HLN, GMA, Nightline, newspapers and magazines around the country, and our favorite -- regular parents who stop us at PTA meetings and ask us how old kids need to be to get a smartphone, and whether they really need to panic about Snapchat.
(Answer: It's complicated.)
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At-Home Learning Help
* 14 very cool virtual summer camps for kids
* 8 of our favorite online educational resources
* 10 awesome online STEM camps for kids this summer
* Homeschooling 101: Tips for newbies
* 8 ideas for homeschool schedules that may work for you
* Creative ways to socialize online
* 5 audiobook apps keep us entertained and learning
* The best ways to clean and disinfect your phones and gadgets
* 15 awesome podcasts to keep kids engaged
“Are you guys okay with Facebook Messenger for your kids to stay in touch with friends?”
Parents have questions, we have answers
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